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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,335.76, 30,506.52 and 6,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,335.76, 30,506.52 and 6,297.04 is: 9,446.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,335.76 : 30,506.52 = 6,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,335.76/30,506.52 = 6,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,335.76x = 30,506.52 × 6,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,335.76x = 192,100,776.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,100,776.70/20,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,446.45

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